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The Best Episodes of Ellen Season 5

Every episode of Ellen Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ellen Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Ellen Season 5

Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The...

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  1. 8.0/10(133 votes)

    #1 - Emma

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    S5:E8

    Thanks to Paige, Ellen lands a job as personal assistant to Emma Thompson and discovers that, not only is Thompson gay, but her past contains a truly sordid secret.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.8/10(86 votes)

    #2 - Roommates

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    S5:E3

    Ellen's new neighbors offer to introduce her to a friend who is looking for a ""roommate,"" which, according to Audrey and Barrett, is code for ""girlfriend."" Meanwhile, Paige struggles with her mixed emotions about Ellen's lesbianism.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.5/10(91 votes)

    #3 - Neighbors

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    S5:E16

    Ellen tries to make friends with her neighbors, but they keep catching her in strange coincidences. After all, why would Ellen and Paige be playing Twister on the roof?

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.4/10(77 votes)

    #4 - The Funeral

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    S5:E13

    When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.3/10(85 votes)

    #5 - Escape from L.A.

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    S5:E14

    Ellen and Laurie take their first trip together, to San Diego. However, a problem arises when Ellen wants to party and Laurie wants to stick to her plan.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.2/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Gay Yellow Pages

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    S5:E4

    Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.2/10(90 votes)

    #7 - Just Coffee

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    S5:E5

    Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.

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  9. 7.2/10(85 votes)

    #8 - Like a Virgin

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    S5:E9

    Laurie has prepared for a big romantic evening with flowers, fine wine and a homemade dinner, but she still needs Ellen to stick around for it.

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    Director:N/A
  10. 7.1/10(80 votes)

    #9 - Public Display of Affection

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    S5:E7

    Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.

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    Director:N/A
  11. 7.0/10(96 votes)

    #10 - All Ellen, All the Time

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    S5:E10

    Ellen gets a job at a small, all-talk radio station, but when the Sports Chat host leaves in a huff, she's left to fill the void armed with only her personal charm and irrevocable wit.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  12. 6.8/10(95 votes)

    #11 - Guys or Dolls

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    S5:E1

    While on a double date with Spence, Paige and a dumb lesbian, Ellen runs into former boyfriend Dan. He is taken aback by her personal revelation but accepts it, leaving Ellen confused about her attraction to him.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  13. 6.8/10(88 votes)

    #12 - Ellen in Focus

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    S5:E15

    Ellen and Joe join Paige's focus group, so that her new cop show will receive high marks and need minimal changes before air time.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  14. 6.8/10(90 votes)

    #13 - It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!

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    S5:E17

    After Spence sniffs a heavy dose of insecticide, he awakens in a world where being gay is normal, Joe is in love with him, and Paige has a buzz cut and tattoos.

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    Director:Gil Junger
  15. 6.7/10(77 votes)

    #14 - Break Up

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    S5:E11

    Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  16. 6.6/10(82 votes)

    #15 - Womyn Fest

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    S5:E12

    Ellen takes Paige and Audrey to a female only concert in Berkeley to have a good time after her break up with Laurie. Meanwhile, Paige ponders commitment with Spence.

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  17. 6.5/10(81 votes)

    #16 - Social Climber

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    S5:E2

    Ellen fakes athletic prowess to impress Lisa, her very attractive ""spinning"" instructor, but on a mountain-climbing trip--with Spence in tow--she learns that honesty may have been more effective, and less life threatening.

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    Director:Gil Junger
  18. 6.5/10(84 votes)

    #17 - Hospital

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    S5:E18

    Ellen rushes to the hospital after discovering that Laurie was in a car accident. While waiting for news on her condition, Ellen meets a woman in the waiting room, whom she discovers is Laurie's ex-girlfriend and Holly's ""father.""

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:N/A
  19. 6.4/10(81 votes)

    #18 - G.I. Ellen

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    S5:E6

    Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.

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    Director:Gil Junger
  20. 5.5/10(74 votes)

    #19 - Vows

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    S5:E22

    When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.

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    Director:N/A
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  21. 5.4/10(83 votes)

    #20 - When Ellen Talks, People Listen

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    S5:E21

    Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.

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    Director:Gil Junger
  22. 4.9/10(96 votes)

    #21 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)

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    S5:E20

    A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A
  23. 4.6/10(92 votes)

    #22 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)

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    S5:E19

    A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

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    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:N/A

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Emma" is the best rated episode of "Ellen" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 133 votes. Directed by Gail Mancuso and written by N/A, it aired on 11/19/1997. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Roommates".